How to get rid of in-growing hair?

Answered by: Dr Bindu Dewan | Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi

Q:I wax my legs regularly but after a few days I get in-growths and then I have to wait for the hair to reach its full length to wax again. I love wearing skirts, but I can never do that because of the in-growing hair on my legs. How can I get rid of this?

A:In-growing hairs can be reduced by using mild exfoliating agents on the skin regularly-like gel or creams containing retinoids or salicylic acid.